# FAA incident reports: Swearingen SA226TC A list on [Swearingen SA226TC](https://openairdocs.org/model/swearingen-sa226tc.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 7 · 332 reports - [Accident 20221215018809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221215018809A.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Wichita, KS · Dec 15, 2022 · N398KL · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to extend landing gear, causing the propellers to strike the runway. - [Accident 20210512002812A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210512002812A.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Englewood, CO · May 12, 2021 · N280KL · Substantial damage > On 5/12/2021 at approximately 1024MDT, a 2016 Cirrus SR22, registration number N416DJ, serial number 4394 and a 1978 Swearingen SA2267TC, registration number N280KL, serial number TC-280 encountered a midair collision approximately 2.5 miles north of… - [Accident 20170320002139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170320002139A.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Boise, ID · Mar 20, 2017 · N158WA · Substantial damage > Maintenance was performed on the aircraft prior to the flight. The mechanic was called away from the task before it was completed. A screw driver was left on the nose of the aircraft under the wiper and out of site of the pilot. On takeoff the screw driver… - [Incident 20151124018789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151124018789I.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Denver, CO · Nov 24, 2015 · N276CA · Minor damage > On approach to den aircraft suffered a bird strike which damaged the left leading edge of the wing. The pilot made an uneventful landing without further incident. - [Incident 20111209028549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111209028549I.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Dec 9, 2011 · N200PT · No damage > PIC landed the aircraft and slowed to speed suitable for activating the nose wheel steering.once nose wheel steering was activated the aircraft nosed over to the left. Maintenance troubleshoot the problem and found a broken wire at the steering server cannon… - [Incident 20070622014259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070622014259I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Spokane, WA · Jun 22, 2007 · N160WA · Minor damage > (-23) A/c landed, shut down #1, shut off power, and unloaded cargo from aft left cargo door. Upon restart of #1, main bus power battery cable 6" from battery contactor in right wing inbd of nacelle arced to the hot bleed air duct above it and the hydraulic… - [Incident 20070113000189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070113000189I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Laramie, WY · Jan 13, 2007 · N326BA · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot made an instrument approach to runway 30 at Laramie at 0815 on January 13, 2007. At 17 miles from the airport the aircraft entered VMC and the pilot cancelled IFR and set up for a visual approach to runway 3. UNICOM advised they had just plowed… - [Incident 20060606022329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060606022329I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Jun 6, 2006 · N247ML > (-23) On 06/06/06 at about 0745 N247ML was on a take off roll from runway 26 at (fxe) when the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway and came to rest in the grass with no damage. Pilot's statement: at about 7:45 a/c N247ML. I was given clearance to… - [Incident 20060221001699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060221001699I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Casper, WY · Feb 21, 2006 · N235BA · Minor damage > (-23) Nose gear tiller steering failed on take-off roll. - [Accident 20060208002869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060208002869A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Paris, TN · Feb 8, 2006 · N629EK · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) Airplane N629EK departed from dayton, Ohio on 8 February 2006 and was at an altitude of 16,000 feet. After airplane came under memphis center control the pilot requested to make a 360-degree turn to the left. It was verified by radar that the airplane… - [Incident 20050509006739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050509006739I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Boise, ID · May 9, 2005 · N158WA > (-23) Pilot reported #1 engine fire warning light illuminated during cruise flight at FL150 approximately 40NM from boi. Performed checklist procedures, discharged fire bottle, shut engine down. Light extinguished. Landed boi without further incident. Post… - [Incident 20041208030439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041208030439I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Twin Falls, ID · Dec 8, 2004 · N160WA · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot landed rwy 25 with a gusting left crosswind. Pilot reported that at approximately 70 knots they encountered a strong wind gust and had full right rudder applied attempting to correct. Pilot reported he was unable to engage nose wheel steering due… - [Accident 20041109027639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041109027639A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Boise, ID · Nov 9, 2004 · N162WA · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft struck two malsr rail runway approach light towers while on final rwy 10R at kbol. Towers impacted area 2000' and 1800' from the runway threshold. The tops of these towers are approximately 2' below published runway threshold elevation and… - [Accident 20031203035541A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031203035541A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Denver, CO · Dec 3, 2003 · N60U · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft N60U was taxiing north on taxiway "m" at Denver, Colorado (den) airport and ran into aircraft N340AE which had stopped on taxiway "m" at "M-10" intersection. N60U struck N340AE in the left wing and spun it around approximately 130 degrees to… - [Accident 20031118028609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031118028609A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Grand Junction, CO · Nov 18, 2003 · N332BA · Substantial damage > (-23) On November 18, 2003, at 0721 MST, a swearingen SA226TC, lym 1180 (N332BA) piloted by robert p. camenzind, was substantially damaged during landing at Walker Field Airport (gjt), Grand Junction, CO. The flight, lym 1180 operated by key lime air corp… - [Accident 20030415009089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030415009089A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Denver, CO · Apr 15, 2003 · N229AM · Substantial damage > (-23) PIC landed on runway 35L with the main gear in the retracted position and the nose gear partilly extended but not locked. The investigation is ongoing at this point to determine probability of simultaneous nose and main gear malfunction and emergency… - [Incident 20021105032479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021105032479I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Hagerstown, MD · Nov 5, 2002 · N228AM > (-23) During this flight from louisville, KY to mcguire afb, NJ at 17,000 feet, stated that all anti-icing and deicing equipment was on and operating. The aircraft started to lose airspeed and the crew started to descend to 13,000 feet to leave the area of… - [Incident 20020615016629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020615016629I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Jun 15, 2002 · N677SP · Minor damage > (-23) On 06-15-2002, the pilot stated that they departed fxe at approx. 12:25 pm local time en route to marsh harbor, Bahamas. He stated that they received a weather briefing prior to departure. Captain vanzy said that after departure, miami approach control… - [Incident 20020313003709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020313003709I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Rifle, CO · Mar 13, 2002 · N60U · Substantial damage > (-23) During cargo exchange at Rifle co. the crew found an unidentified acid contamination of cargo sacks. Acid had melted a cargo sack to aircraft floor boards. A ground cargo handler had a minor burn to one hand, which was treated by emts on site. Hazmat… - [Incident 20020115006549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020115006549I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Iron Mountain-K, MI · Jan 15, 2002 · N329BA · Minor damage > (-23) Company reported that while on short final to runway 01 in VFR conditions, the pilot controlled runway lights went out. The first officer, who was flying the aircraft, keyed the lights back on but was distracted trying to then reduce the intensity of… - [Incident 20011201037629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011201037629I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · San Marcos, TX · Dec 1, 2001 · N228AM · Minor damage > (-23) During a maintenance acceptance flight, the pilot in command of the aircraft failed to lower the landing gear. During the landing flair the pilot stated that the aircraft felt too low and initiated a go around. The pilot also stated the second landing… - [Accident 20001109043119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001109043119A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Fort Wayne, IN · Nov 9, 2000 · N731AC · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) N731AC, an SA-226 operated by superior aviation inc., hauling cancelled checks out of fwa airport, crashed shortly after takeoff on 11/09/00. The pilot, the only person on board the aircraft, was killed. FAA investigatoers, d. kepple, r. helbing and r.… - [Accident 20000519006589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000519006589A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Denver, CO · May 19, 2000 · N235BA · No damage > (-23) Aircraft N235BA operated by superior aviation aborted takeoff at Denver International Airport when the number two engine propeller shed a blade. The aircraft sustained substaintial damage and the airline transport pilot anf sole occupant was not… - [Incident 20000503022389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000503022389I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Casper, WY · May 3, 2000 · N250AM · Minor damage > (-23)Failure of the right main gear brake assembly caused the pilot to lose steering control during taxi. The nose wheel steering control was listed inoperative in accordanace with the minimum equipment list as the time of the incident. - [Accident 19990305002012A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990305002012A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Denver, CO · Mar 5, 1999 · N151SA · Substantial damage > Superior aviation cargo acft was holding on twy "a" preparing for departure when it was struck from behind by another superior aviation SW-4 acft, N328BA, which was in line behind N151SA, both acft have substantial damage, no injuries were reported. Other… - [Accident 19990305002011A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990305002011A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Denver, CO · Mar 5, 1999 · N328BA · Minor damage > Superior aviation cargo acft was in line behind and taxied into the back of another superior aviation cargo SW-4 acft, N151SA, which was holding on twy "a" and preparing to depart, both acft have substantial damage, no injuries were reported. Other… - [Incident 19990224011399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990224011399I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Feb 24, 1999 · N158WA · Minor damage > After landing the nose steering system had a uncomanded hardover to the right. The captain was able to correct the turn after the steering was disconnected. The aircraft departed the runway to the right. The right propeller struck a runway light. The aircraft… - [Incident 19980317006959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980317006959I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Denver, CO · Mar 17, 1998 · N228AM · Minor damage > Narrative: N228AM, a scheduled cargo flight, operating under CFR14, part 135, was on approach to Denver, Colorado when the pilot reported the windshield had shattered due to a bird strike. Upon inspection after landing, it was determined that a bird strike… - [Accident 19970819023019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970819023019A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Des Moines, IA · Aug 19, 1997 · N224AM · Substantial damage > (.4)During a landing approach, the pilot noted that the right engine remained at a high power setting, when he moved the power levers to reduce power. He executed a missed approach and had difficulty keeping the airplane straight and level. The pilot… - [Incident 19970206008509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970206008509I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Del Rio, TX · Feb 6, 1997 · N62Z · Minor damage > Narrative: as the aircraft approached the ramp area the first officer was attempting to locate the aircraft's position on the airport diagram and the captain was looking for the "follow me" vehicle. The captain spotted a vehicle which he assumed to be the… - [Incident 19970102002789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970102002789I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Pellston, MI · Jan 2, 1997 · N731AC · Minor damage > During taxi struck snowbank. Reported nose wheel steering malfunction. - [Accident 19960517010749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960517010749A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Fargo, ND · May 17, 1996 · N229AM · Substantial damage > Aircraft nose gear failed to lower and landed without nose gear, no indication that the gear had not lowered. (.4)while on short final to land, the pilot-in-command landed with the nose landing gear still in the uplocked position. The maintenance logbook… - [Incident 19951017037089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951017037089I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Billings, MT · Oct 17, 1995 · N115BS > Narrative: on 10-17-96 at 2138 MDT a fairchild sa 226-TC operated by big sky transportation co. experienced an unsafe right main landing gear indication. The aircraft was being operated in passenger service. VFR conditions prevailed and no flight plan was… - [Incident 19951005038489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951005038489I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Glasgow, MT · Oct 5, 1995 · N115BS · Minor damage > Narrative: N115BS a SA-226 was operating as big sky airlines flight 1108, a commuter airlines from wolf point, MT to Glasgow, MT. After landing on runway 12 at the Glasgow airport, an antelope attempted to run across the runway in front of the aircraft during… - [Incident 19950301006679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950301006679I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Havre, MT · Mar 1, 1995 · N104GS > Narrative: on March 1, 1995 at 0647 MST, a fairchild SA-226-TC experienced an in transit nose landing gear indication; on climb while on a scheduled domestic cargo/passenger flight. VFR condition prevailed and an IFR flight plan was filed. Crew over flew 1st… - [Incident 19950123002009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950123002009I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Duluth, MN · Jan 23, 1995 · N329BA · Minor damage > Narrative: on approach at dlh, gear was lowered. But got red warning light. Made low pass to let dlh ATCT confirm position of gear. Right main was not down. Pilots went through emergency check list. Tried 3 times to lower with emergency gear extension.… - [Incident 19941229047869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941229047869I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Glasgow, MT · Dec 29, 1994 · N115BS > Lost 50 percent power left engine. Turned back. Torque returned prior landing. P3 diaphram had rolled back. - [Incident 19941007039639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941007039639I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Iron Mountain-K, MI · Oct 7, 1994 · N220AM · Minor damage > Attempting landing at esc right main gear fell off. Diverted to Iron Mountain and landed gear up. - [Incident 19940918042109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940918042109I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Glasgow, MT · Sep 18, 1994 · N139PA > Unable adjust power left engine. Returned. Faulty fuel control unit. - [Incident 19940729041969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940729041969I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Billings, MT · Jul 29, 1994 · N139PA > Narrative: on July 29, 1994 at 1732 UTC, a fairchild SA226TC operated by big sky airlines aborted a takeoff due to right engine failure, while on a scheduled domestic passenger/cargo flight. VFR conditions prevailed and an IFR flight plan was filed. An oil… - [Incident 19940418022569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940418022569I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Billings, MT · Apr 18, 1994 · N139PA > Erratic airspeed indicator also both navs flagged. Replaced defective static fitting. Replaced antenna. - [Incident 19940106002519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940106002519I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Detroit, MI · Jan 6, 1994 · N167GA · Minor damage > Narrative: upon landing on runway 15, pilot went into a stopping mode with full engine reverse. [privacy data omitted] The aircraft veered to the right hitting a snow bank. There were no injuries, and no damage to the airplane except one slightly curled… - [Incident 19931014047969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931014047969I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Duluth, MN · Oct 14, 1993 · N329BA > Lost directional control on rollout. Veered off runway. Found broken wire on nose steering system. - [Incident 19930908037899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930908037899I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Harlingen, TX · Sep 8, 1993 · N60U > Rudder control lost on rollout. Aircraft veered to right. Departed runway. Nose gear steering defective. - [Incident 19930908037069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930908037069I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Ames, IA · Sep 8, 1993 · N329BA > Right side fire warning light on. Precautionary landing at Ames. Landed safely. Replaced sensor part. - [Accident 19930817029569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930817029569A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Hartford, CT · Aug 17, 1993 · N220KC · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Confusion in cockpit. Tail and prop strikes on runway. SIC thought gear up. Began go around,gear down. Rolled over. - [Incident 19930129008719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930129008719I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Springfield, IL · Jan 29, 1993 · N104GS · Minor damage > Unable to extend left main gear at chicago. Returned to Springfield. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19930120004039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930120004039I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Glendive, MT · Jan 20, 1993 · N139PA · Minor damage > Struck a deer on takeoff roll. Aborted. Propeller damaged. - [Accident 19921121053389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921121053389A.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Billings, MT · Nov 21, 1992 · N139PA · Substantial damage > Unable extend right main gear. Landed gear up. Gear door roller bearing had fractured. - [Incident 19920411014299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920411014299I.md): Swrngn SA226TC · Billings, MT · Apr 11, 1992 · N101GS > Unsafe gear indication on climb. Returned. Landed safely. Found nose gear up lock switches out of adjustment. 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